This device is Carrier-unlocked and may be used with any GSM carrier that uses a frequency or band that this device supports. A SIM card and service plan must be purchased separately. This device's frequencies can be found in the product Specifications under Cellular Network. Your carrier's available frequencies may be found in the links below. North American CarriersSouth American CarriersWorldwide Carriers

BLU D050U overview

Connect on the go with the unlocked BLU Dash L D050U 4GB Dual-SIM Smartphone in black. This device features two SIM card slots, making it possible to have two phone numbers ring the same phone. The Dash L is powered by a 1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex A7 processor and comes with 512MB of RAM. 4GB of internal storage is complemented by a microSD card slot that accepts cards up to 64GB.

The 4.0" display of the Dash L features an 800 x 480 native resolution. You can snap photos and record 720p HD video at up to 30 fps with the 3.2MP rear-facing camera with LED flash. A VGA camera on the front side of the device lets you take self-portraits and video chat with friends and family. The Dash L lasts for up to 700 hours on standby on a single charge of its removable 1450mAh battery.

GSM / 3.5G HSPA+ Wireless Connectivity

his phone is designed to work on select GSM networks and is 3.5G HSPA+ capable. HSPA+ is a cellular network data protocol capable of data speeds much faster than standard 3G; in some cases, HSPA+ comes close to 4G LTE speeds, but is more widely available than LTE because it uses 3G networks. With an HSPA+ connection, this phone should have no problem streaming video, downloading apps, uploading photos, or anything else that requires a high speed data connection. The phone is also backwards compatible with 2G data networks for instances when you can't get an HSPA+ signal. In addition to cellular wireless, this phone also features Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. Note: Not compatible with all cellular networks. Please make sure your provider uses a frequency or band that this phone supports. You can check which bands this phone works with in the Specifications.

North American Variant / US Compatible 3.5G

The D050U is a US variant of the Dash L. The D050U's 3.5G radio is tuned to frequencies that are most often used in the United States and North America. It can also be used in other parts of the world; however 3.5G access may be limited or unsupported, depending on the network. To ensure this phone will work with your carrier please check to make sure the frequencies your carrier uses are supported by this phone. The full list of compatible carrier frequencies can be found here, the frequencies this phone supports can be found in the product specs.

Android 4.4 KitKat

The Android operating system integrates heavily with Google's services. Using the card-based Google Now, Android quickly surfaces information for you whenever you need it, powered by the same Knowledge Engine that runs Google's web search. It's a personalized and customizable OS, allowing you to add your favorite apps or widgets to your homescreen. You can even download new themes using the Google Play Store, which offers access to more than one million apps, games, books, music, movies, and more. Android 4.4 KitKat optimizes the operating system, allowing it to run on a wider range of hardware. Other improvements include a revamped, search-based dialer and an "immersive mode," which allows an app to hide the status and navigation bars to use the full height of a device's screen.

Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS)

Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) allows you to lower your mobile costs when traveling while staying connected. Once your SIM cards are installed, you will be able to receive phone calls and text messages from either without needing to manually choose which one is active. When you want to make a call or send an SMS message, you can select the correct SIM card. When one SIM card is being used for a phone call, the other will not be active until you hang up. Operator charges may apply.